Today's WW is not very wordless, but I want to explain a bit of the history behind a "Groaning Cake" ! I recently read The Birth House by Ami McKay and in the book there are several references to Groaning Cake. “The tradition of the groaning cake, or kimbly at (or following) a birth is an ancient one. Wives’ tales say that the scent of a groaning cake being baked in the birth house helps to ease the mother’s pain. Some say if a mother breaks the eggs while she’s aching, her labour won’t last … [Read more...]
Have You Read The Birth House by Ami McKay?
November 8, 2013 by · 2 Comments
The reading group I belong to chose, The Birth House by Ami McKay, as our book choice for October. Synopsis: The Birth House is the story of Dora Rare, the first daughter to be born in five generations of Rares. As a child in an isolated village in Nova Scotia, she is drawn to Miss Babineau, an outspoken Acadian midwife with a gift for healing. Dora becomes Miss B.’s apprentice, and together they help the women of Scots Bay through infertility, difficult labours, breech births, unwanted … [Read more...]
Fall Re-Start of Book Club ~ See Our Choices for 2013-2014
October 11, 2013 by · 4 Comments
Fall has arrived in all it's magnificent glory! I had mentioned this in an earlier post, but I really do believe, fall is one of, if not my favourite season of the year. The air is crisp and clean with no trace of oppressive heat or bitter cold. Maybe it is just me, but I think the sun shines more often in the autumn too. The hustle, bustle and constant activity of the summer is just a fun memory. Fall brings with it not only beautiful days but home gardens and Farmer's Markets bursting … [Read more...]
“Proof of Heaven” ~ Does Proof Exist?
July 27, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Late one night a couple of weeks ago, I was surfing the Internet {no surprise to anyone...lol} and noticed a friend on Facebook asking for suggestions of a good book to read. Another friend of mine responded with, "...you have to read, Proof of Heaven, it's amazing". … [Read more...]
Reading Group Choices ~ 2012 – 2013 {and our Format Outline}
July 1, 2013 by · 7 Comments
Each year we meet the last Monday in August to discuss our Reading Group schedule for the coming year. The way we usually work it is like this: We all come armed with a couple book choices, including a little bit about the books we would like to submit. … [Read more...]
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom {Book Club Selection}
June 16, 2013 by · 6 Comments
I have recently started reading The Kitchen House by fellow Canadian, Kathleen Grissom; it is our book club selection for the month of June. I have not yet finished reading it, but I can tell you this; I have it on my Kobo Arc and the first time I picked it up I read 40% of the book! I can barely wait to finish it, so far I have found it to be a fast-paced, heart stopping, thought-provoking look at life on a tobacco plantation in the 1700's. … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage {Review & Giveaway}
May 15, 2013 by · 53 Comments
I was recently given the opportunity to read and review the children's book, Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage. It is wonderfully written by Howard Binkow and Reverend Ana and beautifully illustrated by Jeremy Norton; it is the newest book in the Howard B. Wigglebottom series. … [Read more...]
One Thousand White Women ~ Our Book Clubs Choice for February
February 17, 2013 by · 2 Comments
~ CLOSED ~ Edge of the Past Blog Tour featuring Life on the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux {Excerpt & $25 Giveaway}
January 15, 2013 by · 1 Comment
Welcome to the Edge of the Past Blog Tour featuring two books by author by Jennifer Comeaux. The first is an excerpt from Life on the Edge (Book 1) and the second is a summary of Edge of the Past (Book 2). … [Read more...]
Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen & Christmas at… {Book Blast & $50 Giveaway}
December 13, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Book Blast ~ Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Was Mr. Darcy real? Is time travel really possible? For pragmatic Manhattan artist Eliza Knight the answer to both questions is absolutely, Yes! And Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Farms, Virginia is the reason why! His tale of love and romance in Regency England leaves Eliza in no doubt that Fitz Darcy is the embodiment of Jane Austen’s legendary hero. And she’s falling in love with him. But can the man who loved the inimitable Jane … [Read more...]